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Global Net Lease to acquire Modiv Industrial in $535M all-stock merger, boosting industrial exposure while reducing office real estate. Deal accretive immediately and generates $6M annual synergies.

Helix Energy and Hornbeck Offshore merge to create premier offshore services provider with $75M annual synergies. Shares surge 7.06%.

ESCO Technologies to acquire Megger Group for $2.35B, expanding utility capabilities with $60M cost synergies and raising 2026 guidance.

McCormick agrees to acquire Unilever's $45B food business, promising $600M in synergies. Shareholders retain just 35% stake in combined entity as stock falls 6.1%.

McCormick and Unilever merge their flavoring businesses to create a $20 billion global giant targeting $600M synergies and 23-25% margins by 2027.

Coursera call options volume exploded 1,591% above average amid stock weakness, signaling institutional confidence in pending Udemy merger and AI-driven growth strategy.

Three dividend aristocrats—$GPC, $KMB, and $TGT—offer attractive yields and growth catalysts for income-focused investors in March 2026.

Thermon merges with CECO Environmental in $2.2B all-stock deal, offering 26.8% premium per share. Combined company targets $40M annual cost synergies.